US Bridges

Temple City Blvd over Eaton Wash

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI E/O Rosemead Blvd · Structure no. 53C1419

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,481
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple City Blvd over Eaton Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Temple City Blvd over Eaton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,481 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,503 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTemple City Blvd
CrossesEaton Wash
Location1.0MI E/O Rosemead Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L524
Coordinates34.08527, -118.05662
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,481 (2017)
Projected traffic15,503 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Temple City Blvd over Eaton Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple City Blvd over Eaton Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Temple City Blvd over Eaton Wash carry?

About 13,481 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Temple City Blvd over Eaton Wash?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Temple City Blvd over Eaton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.